News & Views Cleaning the house before the party: How cities can plan for climate mobility April 27, 2026 Across the Great Lakes region, something unexpected is happening. Places long defined by population loss are beginning to see new interest from people seeking safer ground in a changing climate. Cities like Detroit, Cincinnati and Buffalo are discovering that their abundant fresh water, moderate climate risks and rich civic infrastructure…
Person Gianna DiLisio-Perez Gianna DiLisio-Perez (she/her) is a senior human resources specialist at The Kresge Foundation. Gianna supports human resources information systems, payroll, and benefits operations at Kresge. Prior to joining in 2026, Gianna developed a strong foundation in HR technology and process optimization within the technology consulting and mortgage industries. A native of Southeast Michigan, she earned a bachelor’s of science in Business Administration majoring in Human Resources…
News & Views 2026 CCHE convening: Reclaiming the moment as climate change advocates face difficult challenges April 23, 2026
Person Kimberly Sherer Kim Sherer (she/her) is an investment operations manager at The Kresge Foundation, where she supports portfolio performance oversight and treasury operations. She joined the Foundation in 2026. Previously, Kim served at Trinity Health supporting investment risk and operational functions for the organization’s investment program. She also held leadership roles within Comerica Bank’s Institutional Trust division and supported client administration…
Resource Five ways funders can show up for communities facing federal policing and surveillance April 15, 2026 Federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the National Guard and Department of Homeland Security, have been increasing their presence in cities across the country as they intensify policing and surveillance of immigrant populations. In Memphis, organizers have watched federal agents deepen surveillance of Black, Brown and low-wealth neighborhoods.…
News & Views Detroit teens are shaping the city’s story in Journalism Camp; scholarships for students available April 9, 2026 In a city whose narrative has too often been written by people who have never walked its blocks, a program at the Detroit Writing Room is putting the tools of journalism directly into the hands of the young people who know Detroit best. The Detroit Writing Room’s Journalism Camp is…